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SPONSOR REGISTRATION FOR 2019!
We thank you for your past support. To sign up as a 2019 sponsor, please follow this link:
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Our normal email server is experiencing difficulty. While we work on a resolution, please email us at dgybinformation@gmail.com
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Youth Leagues (Ages 9-12)
Youth League managers are contacting parents the weekend of March 22-24. If you haven't heard from your player's coach by Monday, March 25, please contact us at the above email address.
Spring 2019 Registration Information
Click on the Spring Registration link to the right to register. Players of all ages who register after February 28, 2019 will be assessed a $15 late registration fee.
NOTE: Registration for ages 6- 8 closed on February 28, 2019. Players seeking to register after that date will be wait-listed. Please contact development@dgyb.org to be wait-listed (please include the players name, dob, school and grade).
Registration is closed for ages 9-12, but we have openings. Please email us if you are interested in late sign up.
Registration is still open for ages 13-16.
To participate in spring ball, players must be 6 years old by August 31, 2019, and may not turn 17 before May 1, 2019. For ages 6-13, the baseball age is based on the player's age as of August 31, 2019. For ages 14-16 Babe Ruth League follows the national organization age cutoff of April 30, 2019.
For fees see the Registration page, https://www.dgyb.org/page/show/1058094-registration
Pitching Skills Clinic
WHO: DGYB Players, ages 7-12
WHAT: Winter Skills Camp
WHERE: DG Rec Center, 4500 Belmont Rd., Downers Grove
INSTRUCTORS: From BULLS / SOX ACADEMY
PITCHING CLINIC
AGES 7-8
Saturday 4/6 7:30pm - 9:15pm
AGES 9-12
Saturday 4/13 6:30pm - 8:30pm
2019 Dates
Some Dates for the 2019 Spring Season
Monday, April 1 Practice begins
Saturday, April 27 7:45 am to 9:00 am DGYB Parade, Main St. DG
Monday, May 13 Picture Day, Herrick Middle School
Friday, June 28 DGYB White Sox Outing
June 29- Last day of Instructional (ages 6 & 7) and Rookie League (age 8)
July 15- Last day of Youth League (ages 9-12) playoffs
Umpire Registration
Please click on the link below. Youths must be at least 12 years old as of April 30, 2019 to umpire in DGYB. We will provide training. There are a limited number of spots so register soon. Returning umpires are also asked to register.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER:
2019 ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Recently, DGYB members approved changes to our bylaws. One of these changes requires members that would like to be considered by the Nominating Committee for inclusion on a upcoming ballot to submit their credentials prior to January 15th of that year. With that date fast approaching interested parties should send an email to info@dgyb.org.
Please consider supporting your community by volunteering to serve the DGYB membership.
Thank You
DGYB Executive Committee
New Bat Rules for ages 9 - 12, North and South Youth Leagues (A, AA, AAA)
In 2019 all new bats that bear the USABaseball licensing mark will be permissible for play in the DGYB Youth Leagues (A, AA, AAA). Barrels may have a diameter of 2 1/4 inches to 2 5/8 inches.
Bats that were previously allowable in DGYB Youth Leagues with diameters limited to 2 1/4 inches will still be permissible in 2019.
Bat rules for Babe Ruth (Ages 13-16) allow bats marked with the USABaseball mark or "BBCOR .50" mark, limited to 2 5/8 barrel diameter.
If you have questions email info@dgyb.org
